West Brooklyn, IL
Living in West Brooklyn
Bikeability30
Walkability71
Commute24
Public Transit31
Affordability98
Public Safety92
Airports63
Hospitals78
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
146Population+24 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age
19%College-Educated+19% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone21%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$4.8k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K21%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector64%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office23%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked8%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value-$5.6k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$125 (2010–19)
86%Owner-Occupied+17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached94%
Year Structure Built
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier57%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K59%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K9%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Utility gas95%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Brooklyn
United States45
Illinois50
Lee County23
Property Crime in West Brooklyn
United States48
Illinois43
Lee County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 9 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Brooklyn
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Brooklyn, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Brooklyn, IL
St Paul Lutheran School
17 miles, N
Faith Christian School
20 miles, NW
St Anne School
21 miles, NW
La Salle Peru Christian School
24 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near West Brooklyn, IL
Northern Illinois University
26 miles, NE
Rockford University
40 miles, N
Aurora University
41 miles, E
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
43 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Brooklyn, IL
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
10 miles, S
Rochelle Community Hospital
17 miles, N
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
20 miles, NW
Illinois Valley Community Hospital
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Brooklyn, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
35 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
67 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
72 miles, E
Quad City International Airport
72 miles, W